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Bashar Al Huneidi, founder of Gulf Kayak Academy, is a world-class athlete who has represented Kuwait in international competitions and world championships. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biodynamics from California State University (CSU Sacramento) and level three certification in kayaking from the British Canoe Union (BCU) and International Sea Kayaking Guide Association (ISKGA).
Bashar’s deep passion for kayaking is rooted in his love for the outdoors and passion for preserving our environment. Mr Al Huneidi organizes and leads kayaking expeditions to spread awareness of ocean pollution and how it continues to harm marine life.
In 2013, AL Huneidi and a fellow kayaker were the first to complete the trip from mainland Kuwait to the island of Failaka and back, which totaled ten hours of kayaking. He orchestrated and led an expedition in 2017 throughout the Arabian Gulf, going from Kuwait to Oman – a trip that totaled approximately 2,000 km and ninety days at sea. Additional notable sports achievements and experiences: – Certifications in kayaking, scuba diving, and cave diving – Certified paragliding pilot – British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) – Winner of the Kuwait Archery Championship in 1981 – The first (and currently the only) registered snow skier from the GCC in the International Ski Federation (FIS) – Represented Kuwait at the Asian Winter Games in the alpine ski event – Represented Kuwait in the 2001 and 2003 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships – Four decades of experience in outdoor rock climbing and mountaineering – University team member of the water-skiing disciplines: slalom, jumping, and barefooting – Member of varsity swim teams at Portland State University and California State University
Belhadj Yassine
Belhadj Yassine is a gold-medal kayaker with a four-year degree from the Ksar Said Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education, an institution of higher education and research in science and technology of physical and sports activities.
Belhadj is an African and Arab World Olympic kayaking and rowing champion, having received multiple gold medals in regional competitions. He is an experienced kayaking instructor with a deep commitment to his students and great passion for the sea.
Selected medals: • Gold Medal Tunisian Senior Championship 1000m • Gold Medal Tunisian Senior Championship 200m • Gold Medal African Senior Championship 1000m K1 • Gold Medal. African Senior Championship 200m K1 • Gold Medal African Senior Championship 500m K1 • Gold Medal. African Senior Championship 1000m K2 • Gold Medal African Senior Championship 200m K2 • Gold Medal. African Senior Championship 500m K2 • Gold Medal Arab Senior Championship 1000m K1 • Gold Medal Arab Senior Championship 200m K1 • Gold medal Arab Senior Championship 500m K1 • Gold Medal Arab Senior Championship 10130m K2 • Gold Medal Arab Senior Championship 1000m K1 • Gold Medal Arab Senior Championship 500m K2
*Participation in the Senior World Championship *2 participations in the Senior World Cup